Removing Ornamental Grasses - Rabbit Winter Hiding Spot - January 2025
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Yesterday, I posted photos of how the (dang!) rabbits had removed the bark from the ground all the way up about 18" on all eight trunks of the apple (fruit) trees that I planted in 2020 as part of a Belgian Fence espalier . The removal of bark by rabbits during Winter is called "Girdling" and essentially kills the tree. I said that it is time to 'play for keeps' with these rabbits and the first step took place today with the removal of - what I think - is their hiding place. These Miscanthus grasses that are in front of the Belgian Fence. See below for the current state of these grasses: They provide a TON of 'Winter Interest' - so like all the other ornamental grasses, I've left them up. But, that's also provided a place for the rabbits to shelter during the Winter. Now...pay no attention to the fact that we are a Certified Wildlife Habitat. In fact....look away, please. Because I'm taking these grasses down to the ground and removing t...